Electrical Services Engineer

Overview of Responsibilities

The salary for this role is £54,376 (inclusive of a Market Premium Payment (MPP), and onsite working is expected for 3 days each week

Please note that we have 2 open positions available for this role.

This role can be based at can any of the following sites: Culham, Oxfordshire.   

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) , including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.

The Role

Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll oversee the Power Distribution Group, ensuring compliance with legislation and delivering projects safely and effectively.

You’ll lead complex HV/LV electrical work, including installations, modifications, and technical studies. Your role will also involve quickly addressing plant faults with robust solutions, while providing engineering support for the maintenance and enhancement of the Culham site’s power infrastructure.

If you’re eager to take full ownership of relevant work packages, ensuring all technical requirements are met while carrying out work safely and cost-effectively. You’ll also be responsible for the design, specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of assigned electrical systems. You shall be expected to be at a competency needed to authorise and supervise work on electrical system.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Manage multidisciplinary teams, including electrical staff, agency workers, and external contractors, to support UKAEA operations, utilizing matrix management and collaboration to meet supplier requirements.
  • Prepare engineering procedures, risk assessments, method statements, and local rules to support the Electrical Services Group’s needs.
  • Oversee supplier requirements, including the review and approval of documentation, while ensuring costs are controlled within budgetary constraints.
  • Provide assurance through calculation, analysis, and review of electrical switchgear and cabling; act as Project Engineer or Project Manager for relevant projects.
  • Act as the owner of plant/equipment, ensuring adherence to Asset Management systems, while offering technical expertise, fault finding, and mentoring to staff and apprentices.
Salary
£54,376 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Programme
CENTRALISED
Department
Electrical Engineering
Discipline
Type of Employment
Full-time
Reference Number
REF3020Q

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

Benefits 

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

  • Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
  • Corporate bonus scheme up to 7and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
  • Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, 
  • Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
  • Wide range of career development opportunities
  • A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive
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What can I expect from the application process at UKAEA?

Once you have submitted a formal application via our website, all CVs will be reviewed shortly after the closing date of the advert.

  • Submit online application

  • Phone interview

  • Face-to-face or virtual interview

  • Other assessments

Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA are at the forefront of realising energy from fusion, working with industry and research partners to deliver the ground-breaking developments that will underpin tomorrow's fusion power stations with the aim of bringing fusion electricity to the grid.

As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values that capture the spirit of how we work. These values include being: Innovative, Committed, Trusted and Collaborative.

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